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The 'Global Warming Potential' (GWP) of a gas is measured relative to:
AMethane
BOxygen
CCarbon dioxide
DWater vapor
✓ Correct Answer: C — Carbon dioxide
GWP is a measure of how much energy the emissions of 1 ton of a gas will absorb over a given period, relative to 1 ton of CO2.
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